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Best's Review Examines Value in Innovation Culture

OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In the February issue, Best’s Review looks at how innovation, once seen as a convenience, has become a necessity for today’s insurers. The article, “Insurers Discover Value in Innovation Culture,” explores the benefits of innovation, how personal auto is the furthest ahead when it comes to innovative processes, and the connection between innovation and premium growth. It also features executives from Hartford Steam Boiler Group, American Family Life Insurance and Sentry Insurance Group, who describe their latest innovation initiatives. Read the article here.

Best’s Review is AM Best’s monthly insurance magazine, covering emerging issues and trends and evaluating their impact on the marketplace. Access to the complete content of Best’s Review is available here.

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Executive Editor, Best’s Review
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patricia.vowinkel@ambest.com

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